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08-19-2013, 07:45 AM
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Owned my S2000 (An MY05) since the spring of 2008, done the Ring, Spa and numerous track days in the UK, however, I have lost the need to always have the roof down. In fact I prefer it with the roof up. - Even better with the Hard Top on!
As usual the Hard Top will go on the car for the winter around the end of October and I'm thinking, Do I ever want to take it off again?
Does anyone else run their S with the Hard Top on all the time or have I just lost the S factor? Also if I leave it on are there any issues that I should consider?
I just love the car every time I drive it. I just wish it was not a convertable. Maybe if the Hard Top cannot be kept on 24/7 then it could be time for a change.
Owned my S2000 (An MY05) since the spring of 2008, done the Ring, Spa and numerous track days in the UK, however, I have lost the need to always have the roof down. In fact I prefer it with the roof up. - Even better with the Hard Top on!
As usual the Hard Top will go on the car for the winter around the end of October and I'm thinking, Do I ever want to take it off again?
Does anyone else run their S with the Hard Top on all the time or have I just lost the S factor? Also if I leave it on are there any issues that I should consider?
I just love the car every time I drive it. I just wish it was not a convertable. Maybe if the Hard Top cannot be kept on 24/7 then it could be time for a change.
08-19-2013, 08:14 AM
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I have my hard top on nearly all of the time!
I take the top off if I plan a nice drive in the country on a hot day though - which to be fair has been quite a few days this year!
I take the top off if I plan a nice drive in the country on a hot day though - which to be fair has been quite a few days this year!
08-19-2013, 08:48 AM
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Hi,
Owned my S2000 (An MY05) since the spring of 2008, done the Ring, Spa and numerous track days in the UK, however, I have lost the need to always have the roof down. In fact I prefer it with the roof up. - Even better with the Hard Top on!
As usual the Hard Top will go on the car for the winter around the end of October and I'm thinking, Do I ever want to take it off again?
Does anyone else run their S with the Hard Top on all the time or have I just lost the S factor? Also if I leave it on are there any issues that I should consider?
I just love the car every time I drive it. I just wish it was not a convertable. Maybe if the Hard Top cannot be kept on 24/7 then it could be time for a change.
Owned my S2000 (An MY05) since the spring of 2008, done the Ring, Spa and numerous track days in the UK, however, I have lost the need to always have the roof down. In fact I prefer it with the roof up. - Even better with the Hard Top on!
As usual the Hard Top will go on the car for the winter around the end of October and I'm thinking, Do I ever want to take it off again?
Does anyone else run their S with the Hard Top on all the time or have I just lost the S factor? Also if I leave it on are there any issues that I should consider?
I just love the car every time I drive it. I just wish it was not a convertable. Maybe if the Hard Top cannot be kept on 24/7 then it could be time for a change.
My 05 has likely spent most of it's life with it on and as such the soft top looks nearly brand new even after over 8 years.
I like the hardtop. But I like the option of being able to remove it. I couldn't live with only one or the other but when I make the switch either way I always appreciate the change.
08-19-2013, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Packman' timestamp='1376927109' post='22732513
Hi,
Owned my S2000 (An MY05) since the spring of 2008, done the Ring, Spa and numerous track days in the UK, however, I have lost the need to always have the roof down. In fact I prefer it with the roof up. - Even better with the Hard Top on!
As usual the Hard Top will go on the car for the winter around the end of October and I'm thinking, Do I ever want to take it off again?
Does anyone else run their S with the Hard Top on all the time or have I just lost the S factor? Also if I leave it on are there any issues that I should consider?
I just love the car every time I drive it. I just wish it was not a convertable. Maybe if the Hard Top cannot be kept on 24/7 then it could be time for a change.
Owned my S2000 (An MY05) since the spring of 2008, done the Ring, Spa and numerous track days in the UK, however, I have lost the need to always have the roof down. In fact I prefer it with the roof up. - Even better with the Hard Top on!
As usual the Hard Top will go on the car for the winter around the end of October and I'm thinking, Do I ever want to take it off again?
Does anyone else run their S with the Hard Top on all the time or have I just lost the S factor? Also if I leave it on are there any issues that I should consider?
I just love the car every time I drive it. I just wish it was not a convertable. Maybe if the Hard Top cannot be kept on 24/7 then it could be time for a change.
My 05 has likely spent most of it's life with it on and as such the soft top looks nearly brand new even after over 8 years.
I like the hardtop. But I like the option of being able to remove it. I couldn't live with only one or the other but when I make the switch either way I always appreciate the change.
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08-19-2013, 10:16 AM
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I'm same with the majority, one of the reasons I bought the GT is the option of both worlds. Love the look of the hardtop, looks awesome with the hardtop. Having only owned the car for a month, I took the hardtop off after 2weeks and the car just look simply cool.
With the autumn/winter approaching - hardtop will be going back on and save some space of my balcony too!!
With the autumn/winter approaching - hardtop will be going back on and save some space of my balcony too!!
08-19-2013, 12:50 PM
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I got a hardtop when I bought mine, actually the hardtop was the sale factor for the S i bought.
Personally I think the S looks badass with the hardtop on! Absolutely love it, however when the weather got hot and I removed the hardtop I noticed how much the car tranformed without it. The handling felt instantly much lighter, the car felt nimble and generally overall a much nicer ride quality without it.
I will be putting mine back on the car to protect the soft top during these fast approaching wet months but as soon as I can get the thing off I will.
My personal opinion is Honda designed the S to be a convertible and thus it should be enjoyed so.
Each to their own, we are all part of one big brotherhood with our own individual taste!.
Happy driving!
Mike
Personally I think the S looks badass with the hardtop on! Absolutely love it, however when the weather got hot and I removed the hardtop I noticed how much the car tranformed without it. The handling felt instantly much lighter, the car felt nimble and generally overall a much nicer ride quality without it.
I will be putting mine back on the car to protect the soft top during these fast approaching wet months but as soon as I can get the thing off I will.
My personal opinion is Honda designed the S to be a convertible and thus it should be enjoyed so.
Each to their own, we are all part of one big brotherhood with our own individual taste!.
Happy driving!
Mike
08-19-2013, 11:31 PM
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I have had my car for 2 years now and I have only had the hard top off maybe twice, I prfer the looks and the refinement of the hard top on, I take it off for track days but other than that it is on 24/7.